Sr. Components Product Manager

Blue Canyon Technologies • Boulder, CO

11d • $135,000 - $190,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test and operate the small spacecraft of the future.

Position Purpose: The Sr. Components Product Manager is responsible for the strategic, execution, and financial leadership of a defined product line. In conjunction with their respective technical lead, the role owns the lifecycle of the product portfolio, from concept and development through launch, sustainment, and retirement, ensuring alignment with market needs, customer requirements, and business objectives. This position covers the BCT power system product lines, Solar Arrays, Solar Array Drive Mechanisms (SADA), and li-ion batteries.
This individual should have an entrepreneurial mindset that includes a sharp business mind and a proven ability to strategize and manage the implementation of product line initiatives. You will have a strong talent for project coordination and delegation. Ultimately, you are motivated by the desire to optimize productivity, meet schedule commitments, and nurture product success from contract to delivery. This role shares elements of a traditional aerospace Program Manager with elements of growing a New Space product line.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• BS degree in Aerospace, Engineering, Systems, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated Program Manager responsibility for Space hardware for Commercial, Defense, Restricted, or NASA customers.
• Experience with all phases of the product life cycle (business development, concept formulation, requirements flow-down, manufacturing, integration and test, and post-delivery support).
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and all elements of the product lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and execute without direct authority.
• Strong PMO and financial acumen (cost structures, risk and opportunities, return on investment).
• Experience supporting customer proposals/bids.
• Demonstrated soft skills to work with large/small and domestic/international customers within a rapidly changing environment with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment with emphasis on rapid prototyping and fielding of capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Good documentation and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the product line vision and roadmap alongside the technical lead such that they align with company financial and technical objectives.
• Own the business case for new product initiatives, changes to customer value proposition, and hardware market positioning.
• Lead cross functional teams across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and finance to increase the robustness and on-time delivery performance metrics.
• Support pricing strategies in collaboration with sales, finance, and leadership.
• Forecast demand and own product line budgets inclusive of any IRAD efforts.
• Serve as the “voice of the customer.”
• Monitor and implement action plans associated with product line performance KPIs such as cost per unit, on-time delivery, first pass yield, etc.
• Manage product transitions, obsolescence, and end of life planning.
• Evaluation of existing and emerging technologies in conjunction with the product technical lead.
• Develop, review, and negotiate procurement documents (specification, SOW) and manage subcontracts.
• Work closely with customers to help refine their needs and provide innovative and competitive solutions with existing products.
• Execute flight contracts that meet technical and cost obligations.
• Ensure all business is conducted using the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations as well as company policies and directives.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer sponsored health, dental, and vision benefits effective the first of the month following hire date
• Life insurance
• 401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution)
• Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees